Qualified ACA/ACCA Client Manager

Grafton Banks Limited; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Grafton Banks Finance is expanding its client advisory team in West Sussex, seeking an ACA/ACCA qualified Client Manager to lead a varied portfolio.

You will own client relationships, oversee accounts preparation through finalisation, and drive growth with Directors and the wider team. This senior role offers genuine autonomy and the chance to shape the firm's future in a supportive, independent practice.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA or ACCA with strong practice background.
• Experience preparing accounts through to finalisation.
• Ability to manage client relationships independently.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Preparation: Preparing and reviewing accounts through to finalisation
• Tax Compliance: Personal and corporate tax work across a varied client base
• Client Management: Acting as a trusted adviser and primary point of contact
• Work closely with Directors and colleagues across the wider business to deliver a joined-up service.

Skills

Client relationship management

Accounts preparation

Tax compliance

Communication skills

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Job description

Grafton Banks Finance is recruiting for a Qualified ACA/ACCA Client Manager to join a growing, independently owned firm based in West Sussex. The firm is seeing good levels of growth and are now in a position to recruit an experienced senior leader, who can help the firm to develop on it's already strong advisory side of the business with managing a varied portfolio of clients. You will gain a genuine client ownership, exposure to a broad range of work, and a opportunity to work with an already established team, this opportunity is not to be missed.

You'll take ownership of an established portfolio of clients while supporting the wider team and helping drive the next phase of growth.

• Accounts Preparation: Preparing and reviewing accounts through to finalisation
• Tax Compliance: Personal and corporate tax work across a varied client base
• Client Management: Acting as a trusted adviser and primary point of contact
• Work closely with Directors and colleagues across the wider business to deliver a joined-up service.

This is a varied role that offers genuine autonomy and the opportunity to become a key part of the firm's future.

What We're Looking For

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• Strong all-round accountancy practice background
• Experience preparing accounts through to finalisation
• Comfortable managing client relationships independently
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Desire to progress and take on increasing responsibility